Farm Environmental Consultant

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**_ Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa_**

**About the Company**:
Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders' interests at heart.

We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way.

Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services.

Through this, we are committed to smarter farming for a better New Zealand.

**About the Role**:
Ravensdown has an exciting new opportunity for a Farm Environmental Consultant to join the Environmental Consultancy team, based in Christchurch.

The Ravensdown Environmental Consultancy team provides farm environmental advisory services to customers to help them meet their environmental and sustainability goals. Some of the services we deliver include; nutrient modelling (using OverseerFM), farm environment plans, resource consents, and GHG mitigation reports associated with farming activities. Additional services include due diligence advice for farm sale and purchase, FEP audits and assistance with resource consent compliance. As required, the team also provides support to the wider Ravensdown business and works closely with the field-based teams for referrals and delivery of environmental advice.

The ability to identify environmental risks and provide practical solutions through the provision of advice and guidance to your clients as to how they can mitigate and manage environmental impacts, is an important component of your role as a consultant. To thrive in this role, you will be someone who can build strong relationships with our customers and the communities in which we operate.

**About You**:
You'll have a working knowledge of farming systems, and sound understanding of regional plans that directly impact on the rural sector. You'll also have all the characteristics of a consultant such as professionalism, tenacity, honesty, and integrity. You'll be motivated by the commercial realities of being a consultant and thrive on meeting deadlines.

**Ideal Skills & Experience**:

- A degree in a relevant science or business field (e.g. agricultural science or land management). Post graduate degree would be beneficial.
- 3+ years environmental and/or agricultural industry experience, ideally working in an advisory role.
- Experience with the use of Overseer or other nutrient flow models
- On farm nutrient management experience, ideally across a range of farm systems
- CNMA certified
- Professional in client interactions and client centred approach to work ethic.
- Exposure to commercial aspects of consulting work and the importance of financial sustainability within the business model

**Benefits**

In return for your skills, we offer a very competitive package that includes an array of insurances, company car, phone, laptop, plus excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.

**How to Apply**:
Click on the 'Apply' button to create a profile and submit your CV and cover letter to Amie Tauamiti, Senior HR Business Partner.

Applications close on 7th February 2025.
- Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug_ _and alcohol_ _test._

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 10797
- Posted on
- 13 Jan 2025
- Closes on
- 07 Feb 2025 21:00
- Location(s)
- North Cantberbury, Christchurch, Central Canterbury, South Canterbury
- Expertise
- Agriculture, Environmental
- Job level(s)
- Graduate, Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time